Mike Copper

1 week ago | goerie.com | Mike Copper

"The King" still reigns more than 30 years after his last NASCAR start. That sentiment was valid throughout Richard Petty's May 5 appearance in Harborcreek Township. The 87-year old NASCAR Hall of Famer, who transcended the sport with his friendly personality and a record 200 Cup Series victories, took pictures with fans and autographed memorabilia for nearly 45 minutes outside the TA Travel Center. The session highlighted a stop during Kyle Petty's latest Charity Ride Across America.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Mike Copper

Each week through the rest of May, the Erie Times-News Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine will conduct athlete of the week polls for District 10's spring sports. The polls for the week of Memorial Day will be the last ones posted during the 2024-25 academic year. Fans, coaches and statisticians can suggest athlete of the week nominees over a specific calendar week. They should be submitted to [email protected].

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Mike Copper

Troy Budziszewski's football expertise was thorough enough to coach Harbor Creek for six seasons. His acumen of other sports is why he's the Huskies' second-year athletic director. Some, though, more than others. "I know sports," Budziszewski said, "but the last thing I was comfortable when I started was (Harbor Creek's) pool."The Huskies' recently renovated natatorium is where Budziszewski ceded much of his authority to Maxine Lundberg. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Mike Copper

His nickname, "The King," is synonymous with his real name. Someone who won a record 200 NASCAR Cup Series races and a record-tying seven tour championships. Someone who transcended the sport with his sustained success. Someone cited as an American icon. Given such aura, what was it like growing up as Richard Petty's son? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "How do I know?" Kyle Petty said.

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Mike Copper

Jeff Hamley sincerely sensed Andrew Novak was ready to win his first PGA Tour title after he was the RBC Heritage's runner-up. That South Carolina tournament concluded April 20. Novak validated that vibe from his caddie, a 2004 Cathedral Prep graduate, one week later. Novak, 30, comprised half the victorious pair for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He joined fellow North Carolina native Ben Griffin atop the leaderboard upon conclusion of the tour's only two-man, alternate-shot team event.